With the Lake District on your doorstep, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to things to do. Here are details for the Wray Castle Walk. Whether hiking the fells, sampling the local cuisine of Hawkshead, cruising on Lake Windermere, taking a leisurely drive through Honister Pass, or soaking in the hot tub, we’ve got
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The Lake District is renowned for its stunning scenery, but it also boasts a thriving culinary scene. Within a 30-minute drive of Hawkshead, there are 8 Michelin star restaurants, boasting 10 stars between them. In the last 12 months I've been lucky enough to try L'Enclume and Lake Road Kitchen, and they were both amazing. L'Enclume Read More
The World of Beatrix Potter at Bowness is a must-visit for families. Open all year round it really brings the wonderful stories and characters to life through lifelike displays, interactive exhibits, and beautiful garden recreations. During the summer months the Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit Show is a must see when visiting World of Beatrix Potter! Celebrating 120 years of Peter Rabbit,
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For the rare wet days in the Lakes, an Escape Room can be a great way to stay dry but have a fun day. There are two options nearby either at Bowness or Newby Bridge and we have exclusive 10% discount codes for both options: http://www.cliffhangerrooms.co.uk/ - code ‘LODGES’ https://bownessescape.co.uk/ - code ‘LODGES10’ Read More
is available from Lakeland Segway at Cartmel who are open all year round and offer different tours. Winners of the prestigious ‘Best Experience in Cumbria’ Lakeland segway is a great day out for all. Quote ‘LODGES’ for an exclusive 10% discount for Lakes Lodges guests.
Read MoreAround Hawkshead the Mountain biking is superb and there are routes to suit all abilities. Quiet country lanes can be linked at ease with the many off-road tracks and trails. Nearby Grizedale Forest offers some fantastic mountain biking for all the family and the North Face Route will test the skills of the best. Mountain bike
Read MoreNearby Esthwaite Water is the largest stocked lake in the North West of England, offering true loch style fishing, set amidst beautiful scenery. Shore and boat fishing are both available, and if you have always fancied a bit of fly-fishing then lessons are available. The centre and shop is just 5 minutes drive from Hawkshead village.
Read MoreBrockhole Visitor Centre offers a wide range of attractions, making it a popular destination for families, outdoor enthusiasts a like. Just a 20 minute drive from Hawkshead and located on the shore of Lake Windermere
Read MoreAll the family can find boating of all kinds on nearby Windermere and Coniston Water. Whether it be a Cruise on one of the steamers on Lake Windermere or Coniston Water
Read MoreHawkshead and the area is renowned for being the inspiration of Beatrix Potter and her best selling books. Hill Top was the former home of Beatrix Potter and served as her inspiration for many of her iconic stories, including “Peter Rabbit,” “Jemima Puddle-Duck,” and “Tom Kitten.
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